The touring-body Japanese RD02

Honda NX650 Dominator

1993

Facelift bodywork continues; the reinforced oil-pump generation makes this a particularly interesting RD02 year.

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Red Honda NX650 Dominator archive reference motorcycle
1993
NX650 archive reference · year data below
NX650PRD02Japan
Model identity

NX650P
RD02

Model year supported by European Honda catalogue records.

Model code
NX650P
Frame family
RD02
Production
Japan
Generation
The touring-body Japanese RD02
Factory colour archive

Trust the label.

Colours varied by market. These codes come from European catalogues; registration year alone does not prove model year.

NH196HWhite
NH217KGrey
NH1EBlack
PB221GBlue
What to verify

Buy the code,
not the story.

Check the frame prefix, model code, paint label and first-registration date as four separate facts.

Used Dominators often have swapped panels, tanks, engines and decals. A convincing colour scheme does not make a bike a particular model year.

Before buying: inspect oil level and consumption, hot cylinder head, cover threads, headers, bearings, linkage and frame corrosion—especially on RD08 bikes.

Core specification

644 cc.
No software.

Engine
644 cc air-cooled RFVC single
Valve train
Four radial valves · SOHC
Fuel system
40 mm Keihin CV carburettor
Transmission
Five-speed · chain drive
Front wheel
21 inch
Rear wheel
17 inch
Starter
Electric; kickstarter on early 1988–1989 European models
Important

Power, brakes, emissions equipment and trim can vary by country. Use the manual matching the frame number, not a generic internet specification.

Buyer questions

Identify first.
Buy second.

See the adventure build guide

What model code identifies the 1993 Honda NX650 Dominator?

The documented 1993 reference is NX650P in the RD02 frame family. Market and registration date can differ, so always verify the VIN and colour label.

How can I confirm that a Dominator is really a 1993 model?

Check the frame prefix, model code, paint label and first-registration date separately. Panels, engines and decals are easily swapped.

What should I inspect before buying a used NX650?

Check oil level and consumption, the cylinder head when hot, cover threads, headers, bearings, linkage and frame corrosion. Use the manual matching the frame number.

Field dispatch

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